Death of Returned Soldier Found in Field in Crawfordsville
Joe Fletcher aged 26 was found dead in a field near the Clint Rhea farm Crawfordsville after plowing with five horses. Coroner summoned and expected to hold an inquest. Fletcher served at Camp Pike and Picatinny Arsenal, was discharged in 1919, and is survived by his father, three sisters, a brother, and other relatives. Funeral set for Sunday at the Presbyterian church.
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Crawfordsvt
Joe Fletcher
G. W. Hay
R.H. McCarty
Wallace
Camp Pike
New Jersey
Rhea
Clint Rhea
Mr. Fletcher
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Covert
Crawfordsville
Winfield
Joseph Allen Fletcher
Iowa
Woolson
Ark
Picatinny Arsenal
Dover
Myr
Fannie Williams
John T Fletcher
Delia
West Chester
Ruth
Ralph Ross
Wayland
Grant
Winnie Objects To Washing Hands Upstairs
A mother insists Winnie aged three should go upstairs to wash her hands while Grandmamma offers to wash downstairs. Winnie resists and questions why she must obey, as the scene ends with her tearful reluctance to comply.
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Winnie
Grandmamma
Blurgeons for Blockheads. A word to the wise-a club to the ise
A brief item from the Boston Transcript notes a tongue in cheek advisory about a club for the "ise" and the phrase blurgeons for blockheads. It presents a quirky, playful headline style with minimal context.
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Ise
Boston Transcript
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Pledged to Cure
Readers are urged that catarrh is a constitutional issue best treated from within. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is said to act through the bloodstream to mucous membranes, claimed to cure by removing the disease's foundation. The ad offers a hundred dollar reward for a failure to cure and invites testimonials.
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Hall
Anare di J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
All Druggista, Tc
Secord High Seconds Top Junior High In Denison Game
The high school seconds defeated the junior high eleven 12 to 0 at Denison ballpark after school. Two midget quarterbacks stood out as both sides showed talent with eighth graders likely to wear high school uniforms soon. The lineup lists players for both teams along with officials.
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Junior High Banch
High School
Dusenberry
EB. Neil
Gardner
Haney
Barnoske
Work
Hill
Macon
Capt
Morrow
Knottnearns
Freshwater
Applegate
Molesworth
Reister
Stevens
T. Duke
Methodists Observe Eightieth Anniversary in Washington
The Methodist Episcopal congregation of Washington marks eighty years with Sabbath worship at the church and a social Monday evening. Dr. C. L. Stafford of Muscatine preaches Sunday, Dr. J. A. Glenginning delivers a sermon on The Church Militant, and a special music program is planned.
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Washington
C. H. Wilson
Socal
William Sutherland
C. L. Stafford
Muscatine
J. A. Glenginning
Presidents Listed as Masons in Early Records
A fragment notes that early presidential Masonic records are incomplete and lists presidents identified as Masons including Washington Adams Jefferson Madison Monroe John Quincy Adams Jackson Harrison Tyler Polk Taylor Pierce Buchanan Johnson Garfield Arthur Cleveland McKinley Roosevelt and Taft.
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Jefferson
Madison
Motee
John Quincy Adams
Jackson
Harrison
Tyler
Volk
Taylor
Pierce
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Johnson
Garfield
Arthur
Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Youth's Companion 1920 Offer Subscriptions Promoted
A notice promotes The Youth's Companion 1920 volume bundle at under five cents weekly, touting 8 serials 200 short stories and 50 articles. New subscribers receive 1920 issues 1919 issues 1920 calendar and McCall's for 2.95 with The Youth's Companion address in Boston.
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McCall's Magazine
Youth's Companion
Commonwealth Ave
St. Paul
Boston
Mass
Edward Ingham Died After Week Long Illness at 37
Edward Ingham of Brighton died Thursday night after a week of illness. Tuberculosis of the brain diagnosed by a specialist followed a rapid decline. He was born near Brighton and lived there all his life, working at the Brighton Produce Co. and formerly at Frazary’s grocery. He leaves wife Myrtle and two children Roy and Kate, plus siblings and extended relatives. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 PM with Rev. George Anderson officiating.
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Edward Ingham
Iowa City
Ed Ingham
Myrtle Lynn
Dora Linn
Roy
Kate
Frazary
Brighton Produce Co
Lynn
Nevis
Minn
Mary Chambers
Ainsworth
Kate Middleton
Iowa Falls
Harry
Chicago
Frank
North Yakmi
Wash
Washington
Minnesota
George Anderson
The
Christian Church
Country Cousin Flora Wins Bob and Marian’s Change of Plans
Marian frets over hosting Flora Winston the country cousin but Bob agrees to entertain. He finds Flora by chance at the station and discovers she is the nice girl Marian misjudged. Flora falls for Bob, Marian accepts reality, and Bob proposes a future with Flora as his bride while keeping Marian as bridesmaid.
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Siuirs
Bob
Robert Leyland
Marian
Siulter
Marvin
Flora Winston
Flora
Carew
Fiora
Rob
Algbiare
Rural Route Three News Brief
Mr and Mrs Arthur Durst and family traveled to Ottumwa Sunday to visit the sister of Mrs Durst. Miss Webourg of Davenport has left service as nurse for Mrs Henry Horning who now recovers from typhoid fever. Nine men help lay a cement feeding floor 30 by 48 for Fred D Stewart today. Mrs W R Stryker and daughter Veda called on Mrs Gertie Noecker and T B Thrasher Friday afternoon. Mrs W F Jacobs and son visited the Stewart home Sunday. M J Andrew delivered baled hay to McCall Brothers in Washington Friday.
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Ottumwa
Sam Neill
Sigourney
Miss Webourg
Davenport
Henry Horning
Victor Frisk
Fred D. Stewart
W. R. Stryker
Miss Veda
Gertie Noecker
T. BB. Thrasher
W. F. Jacobs
F. D. Stewart
M. J. Andrew
McCall Bros
Washington
Finnegan Describes America’s Size in Irish Lingo
The Boston Transcript quotes Finnegan, a railroad worker from Ireland, describing the United States as vast. He jokes that if England were dragged through the States it would leave Ireland in tatters, and mentions vast inland seas and lakes with a sharp whiskey note for Scotland.
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Ireland
America
Amer-r-rica
England
Scotland
Degorra
Boston Transcript
The Windward Islands and Their Colonial Setup
The Windward Islands belong to Great Britain and include St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Grenada, and Grenadine islets. They form three distinct colonies under a governor-in-chief based at St. George's Grenada, named for their trade wind exposure.
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Great Britain
St. Lucia
St. Vincent
Grenada
Grenadine Chain
St. George's
Leeward Islands
Halos as Weather Signs Linked to Rainfall
The article notes that sun halos are weather indicators with 56 to 60 percent of halos followed by rain within 86 hours in summer and 70 to 75 percent in winter, reflecting a scientific basis for halo proverbs.
Effects of a Flatterer Open Discussion at the House
Poston transcript records a House hearing where speakers discuss influence and rhetoric by a flatterer. The dialogue centers on how flattery affects public discourse and policy talk among attendees.
Queen Esther meeting rescheduled to October 27
Announcement lists Queen Esther regular meeting moved from October 20 to October 27 due to church anniversary. Mrs Alice Meek to host and important business to be completed. attendance urged by members. Also notes several Fortnightly club department meetings and a Halloween program at No 4 schoolhouse with Edna Chilcote.
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Queen Esther
Alice Meek
Box Supper at Landscape School Near Washington
A box supper will be held at Landscape school about 6 miles northwest of Washington on Friday October 24 1919. The program features school children with girls bringing boxes. Mauree Applegate teacher. Everyone invited.
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Washington
Mauree Applegate
Cele brated Producer Picks Cast for For Better For Worse
Cecil B. De Mille, head of Famous Players-Lasky, personally selects the cast for For Better For Worse to be shown at Graham Monday and Tuesday. Elliott Dexter stars with Tom Forman in the lead male roles, both bringing prominence and reputation to the production.
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Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Graham
Elliott Dexter
Mr. de Millie
Tom Forman
Mr. Forman
de Mille
Paramount Pictures
Parents Meeting At The Heights School
A Heights school parents meeting yesterday emphasized home and community cooperation in boys work. The discussion urged fewer late nights for boys, outlined the year’s program, and noted cautious use of home reading and club rooms to avoid loafing. Bruce Tallman presided, Secretary Huxford explained current and upcoming efforts.
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the Heights School
Huxford
Bruce Tallman
Newton
Washington
Remarkable Crab from Indian Ocean Surfaces
A peculiar crab nearly two feet wide with claws about a yard long is captured in the Indian Ocean. It has lobster like eyes and an voracious appetite. Placed in a sea water tank it became phosphorescent at night emitting peculiar white rays.
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Indian Ocean
Now is the only time for us to work with all might
The passage urges action in the present, stressing that now is the only time for work whether mental or physical. It cites time as a ticking Glock and waterword of wisdom, urging full effort on any task that arises.
Moths in Closets and Mirbane Oil Method
A fragment warns of using a three ounce bottle of mirbane with a cork removed to fumigate moths in closets. Place bottle in trunk or closet upright to avoid tipping. Use larger bottles for larger spaces and renew oil as needed. Sprinkle blankets and quills with mirbane before packing away.
Bars Up Against Ants
Glass insulators used on telegraph poles are said to keep a refrigerator free of ants when placed under its legs and the interior filled with kerosene or similar material.
Peace on Earth and Goodwill Themes in Holiday Message
A fragment discusses the phrase Peace on Earth and the idea of goodwill toward men. It references belief in promoting harmony and mentions a figure named Jones in connection with the sentiment. The text appears as a reflective or editorial aside on Christmas spirit.
Quaint Baptismal Custom in Helgoland Observed
A Helgoland baptism features a procession of children who carry small water vessels. During a psalm, they pour their water into the font, creating a colorful and traditional ceremony.
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Helgoland
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